How to Buy Diamond Engagement Rings
Jewelry Designs Diamond Center

How to buy diamond engagement rings is the concern of any person who is considering buying a diamond. Diamonds and engagement rings are foreign subjects to most young men when they venture out buying a diamond. When you visit Jewelry Designs diamond center our jewelry consultants will help you to understand the cut of a diamond, diamond clarity, and a diamonds color. Our goal is to help take the mystery out of how to buy diamond engagement rings. Our Gemologist all have GIA training how to select a diamond. They will explain diamond grading and will you to select the best diamond for your budget. Our jewelers will assist you in selecting a bright white diamond and engagement ring design. If you would like to design an engagement ring, our jewelry designers will design an engagement ring with you. Our diamond center you can chose the best diamond for your budget. In our diamond center you can select the engagement ring of your dreams from our large diamond ring selection. Buying a diamond does not have to be difficult. Our expert jewelry consultants will explain the 4c’s, your diamond clarity, the cut of a diamond, and a diamonds color. At Jewelry Designs diamond center we custom design engagement rings with you in person. Now that is how to buy Diamond engagement rings.

Diamond Clarity
Diamond Clarity Chart

Diamond clarity refers to the absence of flaws (inclusions) and undesirable characteristics. In a perfect we would all buy flawless diamonds. Unfortunately nature has not provided us with flawless white diamonds to go around, so the majority of people buying a diamond will find the best diamond for our budget. The good news is that diamond clarity is graded under magnification. The grading standard for diamond clarity is 10X. This means that most of us can have a flawless diamond if we lower our personal standard for diamond grading to tolerance for what we do not see with the naked eye. This is why a little diamond knowledge and a bit of diamond education can help you. The most rare diamonds are internally flawless or have such small inclusions that they score VVS1 or VVS2 and need to be examined by a gemologist magnification. Diamond clarity grades of VS1 and VS2 are equal to the naked eye when placed in diamond jewelry or an engagement ring. Most SI1 diamonds will provide you with diamond clarity that will show up perfectly clean to the naked eye in fine jewelry. If you view diamonds in person you may even find that the diamond clarity of SI2 diamonds will provide you with internal inclusions that are acceptable to the eye in a diamond ring. As you work your way down the clarity chart to SI1 diamonds and SI2 diamonds it becomes more important to view a diamond in person. At Jewelry Designs diamond center you can view the grade of white diamonds in our one of a kind jewelry showroom. We will compare diamonds with you and help you to understand diamond grading so that you can choose the best diamond to meet your criteria for diamond clarity.

Diamond Shapes
Diamond Shapes and Cuts

When buying a diamond you will need to consider the shape of the diamond that you like. That being said if you like a round brilliant cut diamond it is a good idea to try not to fall in love with another diamond shape. Quite simply the round brilliant cut diamond is the benchmark for maximum brilliance in a fine white diamond. If on the other hand you are one of the many people who have always dreamed of a specific diamond cut or are just trying to get away from a traditional diamond engagement ring you may want to consider one of the many fancy diamond shapes that there are to choose from. Diamonds are cut in many different shapes ranging from traditional princess cut diamonds, oval diamonds, pear shape diamonds, emerald cut diamonds, marquise diamonds, and cushion cut diamonds. There horse head diamonds, heart shape diamonds, star shape diamonds and nearly any thing the mind of a diamond cutter can conceive. The question in the end is; do you like the shape of a diamond enough to forfeit some of the traditional value of diamonds. While some cuts like the princess cut, and the cushion cut yield high levels of brilliance many other cuts are less brilliant or consume too much rough diamond to be cost efficient. Some cuts are not intended to radiate light and sparkle like the round brilliant cut diamond. The emerald cut diamond, asscher cut diamond, step cut, and baguette diamond shapes reflect like a prism. These diamond cuts are transparent and have an inner glow. When you look at a brilliant cut diamond it sparkles, in essence the diamond actually looks at you. In the case of emerald cut diamonds you look into them. Whatever your diamond selection we will be able to help you to decide on the best diamond for you and help you to find a magnificent engagement ring in our Jewelry designs diamond center.

Diamond Education-Diamond History
All about diamonds:
Long before diamond clarity charts outlining diamond clarity, knowledge or diamond information or concerns about the cut of a diamond or a diamonds color existed, mankind was on a quest for the precious gemstone. There was no concern about the cut of a diamond, the best diamond company or how to buy a diamond. There was no desire for the best engagement ring or the ideal diamond. The earliest theories on diamond use date back 4500 years. It is believed the Chinese may have made first use of diamond to polish ceremonial items. History records the use of white diamonds for warding off evil and its potency for protection from enemy’s during battle. White diamonds were used ornamentally and for medicinal purposes to cure disease. For thousands of years the diamond has mystified the world. In 1477 Archduke Maximillian of Austria proposed to Mary of Burgundy and presented her with the first diamond engagement ring, initiating the custom that we most associate with buying a diamond in modern times. Today’s consumer buying a diamond is more concerned with the 4c’s, the cut of a diamond and diamond clarity. They seek white diamonds and research a diamonds color. Today buying a diamond or engagement ring can be a quest for a diamond education and diamond information. A lot has happened since the first proposal by Archduke Maximillian of Austria to Mary of Burgundy in 1477. Today the cut of a diamond has evolved to maximize fire and scintillation in brilliant cut diamonds. There is so much diamond information available that a person buying a diamond engagement ring is inundated with diamond facts. We worry about white diamonds, ideal diamonds, diamond clarity and “how to buy a diamond”. It seems 3000 years later, we are all still mystified by the beauty of colorless diamonds.

White Diamonds
Facts about Diamonds Color

A diamonds color plays an even greater role than diamond clarity when you are buying a diamond. As you start to understand diamond quality information and you view a diamond clarity chart and the color charts of diamonds you will soon realize that most aspects of clarity grading require magnification whereas grading a white diamonds color is done by the eye. When buying a diamond it is a good rule of thumb to invest in diamond characteristics that are easily visible, before seeking diamond characteristics that are not detectable. Simply put white diamonds look better than slightly yellow, grey, or brown. Without the aid of magnification, flawless diamonds look equal to VVS diamonds, VS1 Diamonds, VS2 diamonds, and sometimes SI1 diamonds. Diamond quality information is great but it is important to apply a little bit of logic to the details. Many people get a little diamond education and they are on a quest to buy the best diamond. In the diamond buying process the become impressed with the term “flawless diamond” that they become obsessed with clarity and overlook a diamonds color, diamond cuts, and all of the other aspects of diamond grading. If you are buying a diamond or looking for a diamond engagement ring you owe it to yourself to visit Jewelry Designs diamond center. Our jewelers and gemologist will help you to compare fine white diamonds. Compare a diamonds color to other colored diamonds. If you view diamonds in person you can balance the cut of a diamond with a diamonds color and select a diamond clarity that makes sense for you. After all the best diamond is the one that makes sense for you.

Buying a diamond
How to select a diamond grade

How to select a diamond, and learning about diamond quality information are common concerns for a person buying an engagement ring, diamond earrings, diamond necklace or any other diamond jewelry. What you need to know about when buying a diamond is very clear in our how to select a diamond grade section. The best diamond for your situation will vary depending on your preference for diamond size and diamond quality. In our “How to select a Diamond section you will read about diamonds and the tradeoffs that you can make that have the least consequence to the appearance of your diamond jewelry. The jewelry advisors at Jewelry Designs Diamond Center will help you to understand the diamond characteristics that most affect the appearance of your diamond. These diamond qualities should receive the most attention when you are buying a diamond. Microscopic inclusions may affect diamond clarity ratting, however they have far less consequence on the beauty of an engagement ring than do the cut of a diamond and a diamonds color. The on line diamond clarity chart is no substitute for viewing a diamond. After viewing real diamonds in person you will see that common sense dictates that a person buying diamonds should look for bright white diamonds that have no flaws during normal wear. At Jewelry Designs, our professional jewelry designers and diamond consultants can help you to see and understand diamond characteristics and decide what elements of the 4cs (cut color clarity) you will like. Jewelry Designs has a large assortment of loose diamonds in our jewelry showroom for you to see.

Diamond Grading
Cut Color Clarity

The 4cs or the cut of a diamond, diamond clarity, and a diamonds color are typically the primary concerns of a diamond buyer. You will no doubt have the question “What Grade Diamond Should I Select”. As you move forward with the diamond buying process you will soon find out that diamond grading is more than identifying a diamonds color, and specifying diamond clarity. A diamonds cut and proportions play an important role in the value of the diamond. As you page through the Jewelry Designs Diamond grading tabs above you will see that there is no one attribute that should out balance the others. The perfect diamond is the one that is perfect for your needs. Along with diamond grading you will need to consider budget and the elements of diamond grades that are in line with your personal taste. The most important issue for a person buying a diamond is not that they get a flawless diamond or an ideal cut. The important issue is that the person buying a diamond understands basic diamond grading well enough to make a good decision. Diamond education and diamond information are available on this page but there is no substitute for hands on diamond grading. If you visit Jewelry Designs diamond center you can look at a large selection of loose diamonds in our diamond grading rooms. Examine diamond clarity while comparing diamonds. Compare a diamonds color to another stone and decide importance of diamond color. Look at diamond cuts to see if the different cut grades are significant enough to invest in. If you are buying a diamond, a diamond clarity chart is a great way to get your feet wet however viewing diamonds in person will make you comfortable with decision. Diamond education and diamond information will mean different things to each individual. The best diamond qualities for one an individual buying a diamond may not meet the cut, color, clarity criteria of another. Learn enough about diamond grading to take the fear out of “how to buy a diamond”.

Cut of a Diamond
Information on Best Diamond Cuts

Once you learn all about diamonds and you learn all of the diamond facts you will find that it comes down to the cut of a diamond. When we refer to diamond cuts we are referencing diamond symmetry and diamond proportion as opposed to diamond shapes. Shapes of diamonds such as round brilliant, princess cut, radiant cut, and cushion cut are covered in our area on Diamond Shapes. The cut of a diamond refers to the placement and angles of a diamond’s facets and how they reflect light from the diamond. The best diamonds are cut in a way that allows light to enter the gem and return the light in a play of color from the viewed area of the stone. Details about cut are in the Jewelry Designs diamond grading section under “cut of a diamond”. The cut of a diamond may be the most complicated aspect of diamond grading. If you are buying a diamond it is important see a diamond professional to help you understand the importance of diamond cuts. Slight differences in cut can translate into significant downgrades in diamonds value and diamond brilliance. In the end, if you are buying a diamond you will have flexibility when choosing a diamonds color. Diamond clarity can be altered to meet your needs. Diamond sizes and diamond carat weight are up to you. When selecting a diamond, the cut of a diamond is not the area to cut corners. A poor cut can negatively impact the fire and brilliance of fine white diamonds. When it comes to the cut of a diamond, don’t settle for less.

How to Diamond - Questions & Answers
How to Jewelry FAQ

Visit Jewelry Designs How to Jewelry area to see frequently asked questions about every jewelry topic. You can read jewelry articles by jewelry professionals related to all of your diamond jewelry needs. There are articles about diamond grading and the 4cs. You can read about the cut of a diamond, diamond clarity, and a diamonds color. You will find out what characteristics of white diamonds most affect the beauty of an engagement ring and fine diamond jewelry. There are articles about carat weight and the difference between white gold diamond engagement rings and platinum engagement rings If you are curious about the jewelry making process and designing engagement rings you can find out how our jewelry designers design engagement rings. You can see how engagement rings are made. You can find out how to custom design an engagement ring. You will see find out how diamonds are cut, how gemologist grade diamonds, and how stone setters set diamonds. If you are concerned about diamond care or cleaning diamonds, our jewelry maintenance tips can help you to clean your diamond jewelry. You can learn how to clean your diamond jewelry at home. You can find out about how to clean and inspect your diamonds and the recommended services available for diamond ring repair in the “Are my diamonds safe” article. Visit our howtojewelrydesigns.com for all of your jewelry questions and answers! Jewelry Designs, we are the jewelry info and diamond info source.

Diamond Guarantee
Jewelry Designs-Trusted Since 1980

The Jewelers at Jewelry Designs have been designing engagement rings and diamond jewelry since 1980. Since that time we have individually crafted tens of thousands of diamond engagement rings for satisfied customers. The formula is simple. Guarantees are only as good as the company that stands behind them. If something is wrong with a Jewelry Designs diamond engagement ring because of faulty workmanship we stand behind it. If we made it we stand behind it. It is that simple. When you visit our diamond center we will clean polish and tighten your engagement ring at no charge. Of over time normal wear occurs due to the erosion that occurs on precious metals we will repair your item in house at the normal repair prices. All jewelry Designs engagement ring maintenance is done on location in our diamond center in Danbury Ct. by our master jewelers. (“Are my diamonds safe”)

Diamond Prices
Best Diamond Values

Diamond prices are subjective. It seems like every diamond company claims to have the lowest prices. You can see many diamond industry leaders posting prices with ranges of 15% or more on stones having identical diamond grades on the same site. So is it possible two white diamonds with an identical diamond clarity grade can be different in value? The answer is yes. Diamond grading allows for a range of characteristics to qualify for a given score on the GIA clarity scale. It is not uncommon for 2 stones with the identical grading to have a disparaging difference to a consumer buying a diamond. That difference is that 1 stone may be visible to the naked eye because of the type and location of the flaw, whereas another diamond can be flawless to the eye. At Jewelry Designs we are not hunting for certified diamond’s that give false impressions to our customers. At Jewelry designs we are servicing a once in a lifetime sale to a remote internet customer. We are providing diamonds to repeat and return customers for 30 years. Customers buying a diamond from Jewelry Designs count on us for selecting the most attractive diamonds in their class. At Jewelry Designs we import diamonds directly in our overseas office. You will find diamonds that are the most competitive diamond prices available in their class. In our diamond center you will be able to see diamonds first hand in our grading rooms. While you are at Jewelry Designs diamond center you can view our extensive collection of platinum engagement rings, white gold engagement rings and yellow gold engagement rings. If you want the ultimate diamond ring, our jewelry designers will custom make an original engagement ring just for you.

Diamond Jewelry
Diamonds and Jewelry Designs

With all of the options you have available in diamond jewelry, why should you choose Jewelry Designs? You could choose Jewelry Designs because of our standards on selecting only the diamonds that meet their strict standards. Not just the large diamonds but the accent diamonds as well. You may select us because of our reputation as the areas trusted leader in diamond jewelry since 1980. We have been leader in custom diamond jewelry, handmade diamond jewelry, diamond engagement rings, and custom order diamond jewelry for decades. You could select Jewelry Designs for your quality diamond jewelry because of our offshore diamond buying, great diamond selection, and competitive diamond prices. Perhaps you want the largest selection of diamond jewelry, or one of a kind and handmade diamond jewelry. Perhaps you want diamond jewelry that is crafted by world renowned artisans that make your diamond jewelry in one of the most comprehensive jewelry shops in America. It might be nice if that jewelry shop was attached to the elegant showroom full of diamond jewelry so that you could get fast high quality service from their master jewelers on all of your diamond jewelry. In the end we hope it is because our talented jewelry designers and staff go out of their way to establish a long term personal relationship with you and you allow us to become your personal jeweler.